Route Sales Representative - Ottawa/Laval/ Montreal & Quebec North Terri

Job summary

Manage and grow an established customer route through effective merchandising, promotions, and relationship building. Operate a cube truck to deliver products and provide excellent service across the assigned territory.

Job details

POWERGROUP Resources, on behalf of our client Cottage Country Snack Foods, is seeking a motivated Route Sales Representative to maintain and grow an established customer route throughout the Ottawa/Laval/Montreal and Quebec North Regions. This role offers an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals who enjoy sales, customer relationships, driving and independence. This is a sales-focused position responsible for account growth, merchandising, and relationship management. This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client. We use AI-assisted tools to help identify and match applicants to our open roles. This may include reviewing resumes and suggesting potential matches. All final hiring decisions are made by humans. Who we are: Cottage Country is a highly recognized Canadian brand, offering premium-quality candies, nuts, and trail mixes that are packed fresh and delivered fresh daily from coast to coast. What you will do: Manage and grow an established customer route Drive profitable sales growth through merchandising, promotions, and relationship building Maintain strong customer relationships and provide excellent service Work independently to achieve and exceed sales targets Travel extensively within the territory, including overnight stays Operate a 16’ cube truck as part of the route responsibilities Work long hours and in varying weather conditions when required Schedule & Travel Details: 3-week rotation schedule: Approximately 5 nights away from home out of every 15 working days About 33% of the route involves significant driving Week 1: Higher travel volume with significant driving and overnight stays Week 2: Moderate travel with reduced driving time Week 3: Primarily local route with no overnight stays Roughly 50% of the territory is in Quebec A fair amount of driving is required Post-secondary education in business is an asset. Sales, marketing, or merchandising experience required. Experience in route sales or related trade is an asset. Must have the physical ability to lift, reach, and carry products Valid G Drivers License with clean driver’s abstract required Willingness to travel and stay overnight Bilingual (French & English) is an asset. Self-starter mindset with strong motivation and independence Commission-based role generating $55,000–$65,000+ annually Performance bonuses for exceeding targets Excellent potential to exceed earning expectations Opportunity for entrepreneurship and career advancement Dental care Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off

What you’ll do

Manage and grow an established customer route through effective merchandising, promotions, and relationship building. Operate a cube truck to deliver products and provide excellent service across the assigned territory.

Requirements

Requires sales, marketing, or merchandising experience and a valid G driver's license with a clean abstract. Candidates must be physically capable of lifting and carrying products and willing to travel extensively.

Benefits

• Dental care • Extended health care • Life insurance • Paid time off

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Sales
• Merchandising
• Relationship management
• Account growth
• Driving
• Customer service
• Route management
• Communication
• Self-starter
• Bilingualism
• Route Sales
• Asset Sales
• Self-Starter
• Relationship Management
• Lifting Ability
• Time Off Management
• Valid Driver's License
• Artificial Intelligence
• Multilingualism
• English Language
• French Language
• Marketing
• Relationship Building
• Account Growth

Job areas

• Sales
• Retail
• Logistics
• Food & Beverage
• Transportation
• Route Sales Representative
• Commercial Sales Representatives
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products